Posted under Machinery Maintenance on Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
Gear drives are a key element in many manufacturing or operating systems. These large, heavy-duty machines are built to work day-in, day-out for many years. There comes a time, however, when even the most well-made Falk gear drive will break down. When this happens – and if you use active gear drives, it eventually will […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011
In the world of power transmission products, lube oil is one of the most important factors in extending the life of Falk gears and gear drives. Lubricants help prevent the metal components within a gear drive from having contact with one another, thereby reducing the amount of friction within the machinery. Lube oil also helps […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance on Thursday, March 3rd, 2011
As a gearbox functions, it can generate different amounts of heat due to different factors such as ambient external temperature, load, duration of operation, internal friction, gear drive type and other factors. It’s important to monitor the thermal limits of your gearbox – too much heat can lead to failure of the power transmission, which […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance on Thursday, January 27th, 2011
If your company uses power transmission equipment, you’ve probably experienced the frustration of replacing or repairing failed machinery. Replacing failed power transmission products can be costly, as can performing incorrect or inadequate repairs. The best way to save money on industrial equipment repairs is implement sound maintenance practices in order to prolong the life of […]
